MUNICH, GERMANY / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, a global industrial group headquartered in Munich, Germany, has acquired the European needle roller bearing (NRB) business from JTEKT Group. Serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace & defense customers, the business generates revenues of more than EUR 100 million, employing a workforce of around 1,200 across its four production sites in Germany, France, and the Czech Republic.

Following a strategic review, JTEKT decided to divest the business to focus on its core markets and operations. Based on its profound industry know-how, carve-out expertise, and thorough industrial concept, AEQUITA was selected as the partner of choice by JTEKT.

Christoph Himmel, Managing Partner at AEQUITA, said: "We would like to thank JTEKT for entrusting us with the further development of the business, which is a great addition to our automotive portfolio. Over the last couple of months, we have worked closely with JTEKT to ensure a seamless transition. Looking ahead, we, together with the skilled and experienced employees, will build on the company's great reputation, delivering best-in-class roller bearing solutions to our blue-chip customers."

The transaction was completed on 1 August 2025.

About JTEKT

JTEKT Group was established in January 2006 through the merger of Koyo Seiko Co., Ltd. and Toyoda Machine Works, Ltd., forming a new global company with a rich heritage of quality. With activities focused on four major product technologies, i.e., steering systems, driveline components, bearings, and machine tools, JTEKT aims at meeting the high expectations of its customers and winning the trust of society. For more information, visit https://www.jtekt.eu/.

About AEQUITA

AEQUITA is a Munich-based industrial group investing in special situations, including corporate carve-outs, successions, and transformation cases across Europe, North America, and Asia. Its portfolio companies currently generate over EUR 6 billion in revenues. Backed by a strong capital base and deep operational expertise, AEQUITA focuses on acquiring and sustainably developing companies with the potential for long-term value creation. For more information, visit www.aequita.com.

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SOURCE: AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA